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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 186.18 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 186.18 and 98.07 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 186.18 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/186.18 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 186.18 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 18,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258.67/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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